Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

 

 

READ

Yes, please and thank you. Read & download the ‘Abbott Elementary’ pilot script, No Film School

I love natural hair stories. Nathalie Emmanuel on The Pivotal Moment That Helped Her Love Her Natural Hair, Byrdie

I’m a life long learner, I mean seriously, soooooo I’m just going to put this right here. These sites offer thousands of free online classes on just about everything, Fast Company

Thoughts? Black Women Are Embracing the Soft Life: “I Deserve Good Things All the Time”, PopSugar

I shared an article on this previously. Here’s an update. Slack publishes playbook for hiring formerly incarcerated workers, Fast Company

While we’re on the topic. I came across this a while ago and am still pondering ‘soft life’. I appreciate Precious Mayowa Agbabiaka perspective. Why you’re probably using ‘soft life’ wrong, INews

WATCHING

It’s interesting seeing how the world of natural haircare has evolved. Now there are a lot more products for naturals. Taraji P. Henson is building a haircare empire, Fast Company

LISTEN

Had to do it. You’re welcome. If you haven’t seen her at the Emmys PLEASE do. Actor Sheryl Lee Ralph, NPR

We shall see. Serena Williams’s Final Run, The Daily

WRITE

Pondering this. The Memoir Method: 7 Steps to a Powerful Personal Story, ProWritingAid

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

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